Residential Property Paralegal

Aspiria Recruit; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their team. The role involves handling residential and commercial property transactions, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and the ability to work under deadlines. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial or residential property transactions.
• Proficiency in managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review title documents from the Land Registry.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Handle completions and prepare accounts forms.

Skills

Dealing with property transactions

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Client communication

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to join one of the most exciting up-and-coming law firms in Exeter! We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Paralegal (or similar), who has experience in residential property law. This is a great chance to join an independent specialist property law firm, dealing with residential & commercial property, land and business transfer. With a market-leading salary, lovely location in the heart of Exeter, with great people, this is a good opportunity to take your property law career to the next level.

Duties

• Obtaining and reviewing title documents from the Land Registry;
• Carrying out legal research;
• Preparing first drafts of legal documents (such as mortgages and undertakings);
• Submitting searches and, if requested, reporting on searches;
• Dealing with pre-completion requirements;
• Dealing with completions;
• Preparing all necessary accounts forms and understanding client ledgers;
• Preparing and submitting Companies House registrations;
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions;
• Account reconciliation, file closing;
• Handling telephone calls with clients and third parties, and dealing with basic telephone enquiries;
• Administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing and letter writing.

Desired experience

• Dealing with sales and purchases of commercial property or residential transactions (preferably 2 years minimum)
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, prioritise caseload and work as a member of a team

To apply

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)